"I am a huge fan of America's Next Top Model and have watched the show for years," the owner of People's Revolution, 45, enthused to Us Weekly in a statement Wednesday. "Having worked in various aspects of the fashion industry over the course of my career, I am excited for this new opportunity and hope to bring a different perspective to the show."

"We have greatly enjoyed working with Andre Leon Talley and he has been an amazing asset to the America's family," the show's executive producer, Ken Mok, says. "We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

Cutrone's first appearance on Top Model will air sometime next spring.